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SR 29

ESTABLISHING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii legislature establishes working group to study and design statewide mattress stewardship program structure and implementation recommendations.

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Bill Summary · SR 29

Legislative bill overview

SR 29 creates a working group tasked with studying and designing a potential statewide mattress stewardship program in Hawaii. The group will evaluate program structure, implementation methods, and make recommendations to the legislature on how such a program could operate. This is a study resolution rather than a bill that directly implements policy.

Why is this important

Mattresses are bulky waste items that create significant landfill management challenges and environmental concerns. A stewardship program could establish producer responsibility systems, recycling infrastructure, or take-back requirements—potentially diverting thousands of tons of waste annually while addressing disposal costs that currently burden municipalities and consumers.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry cost concerns: Mattress manufacturers and retailers may resist expanded producer responsibility requirements that could increase their costs or operational complexity
  • Consumer impact uncertainty: Depending on program design, disposal fees or restrictions could affect consumer costs, though proper stewardship programs aim to shift costs to producers rather than end-users
  • Implementation complexity: Hawaii's island geography and limited recycling infrastructure may make statewide coordination costly or logistically challenging compared to mainland states with established mattress programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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